Tuesday, September 25

Wednesday, September 26 ~ Research begins...

Let's begin by practicing sentence combining here.


Word Parts Quiz tomorrow!!!

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EQ: What do you think the author is telling us about the nature of human cruelty? (Discuss J11)
Activity: Numbered Heads
Image result for inkosi zulu chief
  • How would you describe PK's personality? 
  • Describe the demeanor and reputation of Inkosi-Inkosikazi.
  • What about PK's time with Inkosi makes his night water stop? (your theory)
  • Unpack the dreams and the symbolism you see in them.
  • Why does Inkosi give PK the chicken? 

Research Preparation
  • Your next essay will be a synthesis of research about a chosen topic.
  • You may choose your own research question centered around Nelson Mandela or Apartheid. Consider a specific question such as...
    • What inspired Mandela? What made him a strong leader, strong enough to persist for almost fifty years? What was the process of change after the apartheid laws had been outlawed? etc...
    • Click here for a timeline.



HW: Read Chapter 2  (As always be ready for a reading quiz!)
Journal 12: Write at least two open ended discussion questions about Ch.2 and write down at least one research question you want to use for your synthesis essay.
Study for your roots quiz.

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